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Event:
FFA 21: Del Rio vs Lansky
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Unknown gets a clinch.
Boston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unknown.
Boston misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Unknown has had enough of the clinch but Boston keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Unknown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Unknown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Boston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Unknown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boston has Unknown in his guard.#REVR#
Unknown stops Boston from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boston keeping moving, preventing Unknown from controlling successfully. #T1#
Unknown throws an elbow that misses. Boston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Unknown's guard. Nice move by Boston!#REVB#
Boston lands a couple of digs.
Boston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boston connects with a couple of short punches.
Unknown trying to control the position.
Boston stays in close to Unknown's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Boston from controlling successfully. #T2#
Boston throwing strikes but missing.
Unknown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Boston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Unknown is trying to control the action in half guard but Boston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Unknown is stalling here. Boston is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Unknown seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boston has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Boston is chipping away with strikes.
#T3##SUB2#
Boston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Unknown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Unknown is trying to control Boston's posture but Boston avoids it.
Unknown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boston scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Unknown to see if he's OK.
Boston tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Unknown parries the strikes from Boston easily there. Boston is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Unknown to escape.
#SU2#
Boston stands up. #CL#
Boston gets tackled into the cage by Unknown. Unknown maintains the clinch. #T4#
Boston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boston tries to land knees in the clinch but Unknown avoids the damage to the body.
Boston lands a hook that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Boston can't get the takedown.
Unknown lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boston.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Unknown.
Unknown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boston is keeping busy.
Unknown takes a shot to the head.
Boston tries to pull guard but Unknown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Unknown fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown has had enough of the clinch but Boston keeps him there for the moment.
Boston prevents the takedown attempt.
Boston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Unknown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Boston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Unknown tries for a takedown but Boston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boston.
Gladiator Unknown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Unknown.#CUT#
It looks like Evander Boston has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boston. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Unknown clinches up against the cage.
Unknown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Unknown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boston.
#TD2#
Boston lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Unknown manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boston has Unknown pressed against the cage.
Boston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Unknown smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Boston clinches.
Gladiator Unknown has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Unknown scores with a shoulder strike.
Boston looking for a takedown.
Gladiator Unknown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Boston.
A head punch on the inside from Unknown fails to land.
Unknown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Boston lands a takedown into guard.
Unknown looking to control but Boston passes into half guard.
#SU2#
Boston stands up and beckons Unknown to join him on the feet.
Unknown misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Boston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boston.
Unknown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Boston tries for a takedown but Unknown manages to get underhooks.
Boston has Unknown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Unknown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Unknown is looking to take this one to the mat.
Unknown jumps guard but Boston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Unknown tries for a takedown but Boston manages to get underhooks.
Boston lands a nice shot to the body.
Unknown lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Unknown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Boston jumps into guard, dragging Unknown to the mat.
Unknown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unknown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Unknown won't allow Boston to sweep him here.
Unknown wanted to stand there but Boston had control of the position.
Unknown trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom. #T3#
Boston looking to control.
Boston wants to stand up but Unknown is controlling him.
Unknown wanted to stand there but Boston had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Unknown there.#CL#
Unknown has managed to clinch.
Unknown can't break the clinch.
Boston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Unknown looking to slow down the pace here.
Boston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Boston swings wildly with an uppercut but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Unknown is looking to break free of the clinch but Boston has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Unknown.
Unknown wants a takedown but no success here.
Boston prevents Unknown from breaking the clinch.
Boston holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Unknown is trying to force a seperation but Boston has the dominant position.
Unknown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Boston.
Boston lands with a light punch inside.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Unknown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Boston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gladiator Unknown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evander Boston's cut.
That's time! Unknown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Boston moves into the clinch.#TD#
Unknown pulls guard effortlessly.
Unknown working a defensive guard here.
Boston wants to control from the top but Unknown keeps moving.
Unknown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Boston throwing strikes but missing.
Unknown wants to stand but Boston is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boston wants to control from the top but Unknown keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Boston gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Unknown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Unknown gets a clinch.
Boston blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Boston has Unknown pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Boston pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Unknown tumbling to the mat - Boston dives into Unknown's guard.
Boston postures up in Unknown's guard and throws a big left but Unknown blocks it. #T2#
Boston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boston throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Boston stands and steps away. Unknown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Boston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Unknown is looking to regain half guard here but Boston keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Boston decides to stand back up. Boston steps back and let's Unknown get back to his feet.#CL2#
Boston clinches.
Unknown has Boston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boston trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Unknown misses with an elbow over the top.
Boston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Unknown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Unknown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Unknown breaks the clinch.
Unknown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Unknown clinches with his opponent.
Unknown trying to stall but Boston improves his position.
Unknown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Boston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Unknown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gladiator Unknown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Boston.
Boston misses with a knee to the head.
Boston tries to pull guard but Unknown holds him up against the cage and eventually Boston drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Unknown is trying to push Boston away but Boston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Unknown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Boston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Boston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Unknown trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Boston manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unknown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boston controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evander Boston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Boston!
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Event:
FFA 17: Studge vs Waves
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Unknown is defended easily by Ellesworth.
Ellesworth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ellesworth wants it to stay on the feet.
Unknown tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellesworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ellesworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Unknown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ellesworth can pounce on him.
Gladiator Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ellesworth. Ellesworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Unknown tries to clinch there but Ellesworth circles away.
As Unknown backs away, Ellesworth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ellesworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Unknown tries to clinch there but Ellesworth circles away.
Ellesworth lands a leg kick that knocks Unknown off balance momentarily.
Ellesworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellesworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ellesworth avoids the body shot from Unknown.
Ellesworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Unknown shoots and misses
and Ellesworth counters with a thumping low kick.
James Ellesworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gladiator Unknown.
Unknown is looking to clinch but Ellesworth is avoiding it.
Unknown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Unknown misses with a right hand
and Ellesworth counters with a low kick, right behind Unknown 's knee.
Unknown takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ellesworth ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
Unknown tries to clinch up.
Unknown closes the distance but Ellesworth moves to the side
and Ellesworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ellesworth misses with a looping left.
Ellesworth checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Unknown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Unknown is trying to break the clinch but Ellesworth is controlling him.
Unknown wants to stall.
Ellesworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Unknown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Unknown looks winded!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellesworth obliges.
Ellesworth lands a left hand.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Ellesworth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellesworth obliges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ellesworth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ellesworth lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ellesworth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ellesworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Unknown avoiding damage as Ellesworth throws knees to the body.
Ellesworth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unknown or not.
Knees to the body from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ellesworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Ellesworth slowing the pace effectively.
Ellesworth slows down the pace here.
Ellesworth lands a good knee to the midsection. Unknown won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Ellesworth lands a good knee to the midsection. Unknown won't want to take too many of those.
Ellesworth lands with a left to the head.
Unknown being controlled against the cage.
Ellesworth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ellesworth lands with a left to the head.
Ellesworth lands a good knee to the midsection. Unknown won't want to take too many of those.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ellesworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Ellesworth.
Come on Ellesworth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ellesworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ellesworth lands a knee to the body.
Ellesworth lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellesworth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been informed that Unknown has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Ellesworth.
Knees to the body from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth crunches a lovely knee into Unknown's ribcage.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unknown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ellesworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ellesworth lands a knee to the body.
Ellesworth stalling.
Ellesworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Unknown is defending well for now.
Ellesworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellesworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ellesworth slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Unknown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ellesworth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ellesworth.
Ellesworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Ellesworth throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ellesworth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ellesworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Unknown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ellesworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Unknown tries for a takedown but Ellesworth circles away easily
and Ellesworth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Unknown's knee momentarily.
Unknown throws a head kick that misses
and Ellesworth counters with a low kick, right behind Unknown 's knee.
James Ellesworth is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Ellesworth has closed the distance and engaged Unknown in a clinch.
Ellesworth tries to work over Unknown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellesworth tries to throw a body punch but Unknown avoids it by throwing Ellesworth back against the cage.
Ellesworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Unknown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Unknown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ellesworth lands a good knee to the midsection. Unknown won't want to take too many of those.
Ellesworth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unknown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ellesworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ellesworth lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ellesworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ellesworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Unknown is breathing heavily.
Unknown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ellesworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
James Ellesworth has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Ellesworth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Unknown up against the cage.
Unknown throws a head punch that misses.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unknown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ellesworth lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth missing with knees to the body.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body.
Ellesworth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellesworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Ellesworth on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellesworth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ellesworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ellesworth.
Unknown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Unknown avoiding damage as Ellesworth throws knees to the body.
Ellesworth dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ellesworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unknown can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Ellesworth.
Ellesworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unknown avoids it.
A short right from Ellesworth on the inside.
Ellesworth prevents Unknown from breaking the clinch.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unknown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ellesworth lands a knee to the body.
Ellesworth lands a good knee to the midsection. Unknown won't want to take too many of those.
Ellesworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unknown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ellesworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Unknown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ellesworth lands a shoulder strike.
Ellesworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Unknown controls his hands.
Ellesworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Unknown working aggressively here.
Ellesworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Ellesworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Unknown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unknown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unknown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unknown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ellesworth stalling the fight.
Ellesworth lands with a left to the head.
Ellesworth presses Unknown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unknown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Unknown working aggressively here.
Ellesworth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ellesworth scores with a hook to the body.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unknown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ellesworth scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellesworth lands a left hand.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unknown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellesworth obliges.
Ellesworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Ellesworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Unknown avoids the damage to the body.
Ellesworth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ellesworth working Unknown over with knees to the body.
Ellesworth misses with a punch to the body.
Ellesworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Ellesworth.
Knees to the body from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ellesworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ellesworth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Unknown up against the cage.
Unknown takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellesworth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ellesworth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ellesworth dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Unknown gets tackled into the cage by Ellesworth. Ellesworth maintains the clinch.
Ellesworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unknowns head.
Unknown stalling in the clinch but Ellesworth improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellesworth.
Unknown can't get the takedown.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body.
Ellesworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ellesworth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellesworth obliges.
Ellesworth tries a knee to the head but Unknown blocks it.
Unknown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ellesworth walks away with a smile on his face. Unknown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ellesworth feints and then cracks Unknown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unknown down. #CL#
Ellesworth closes the distance and clinches.
Unknown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unknown tries to circle away but Ellesworth has him pinned against the cage.
Unknown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellesworth is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ellesworth slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Ellesworth slows down the pace here.
Ellesworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Unknown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ellesworth's brow.
Ellesworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Ellesworth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ellesworth.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellesworth lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellesworth tries a body shot but Unknown blocks it.
James Ellesworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ellesworth lands with a left to the head.
Ellesworth is pushing Unknown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ellesworth effectively controlling the action here.
Unknown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Unknown throws a head punch that misses.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ellesworth dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ellesworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Unknown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ellesworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Unknown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ellesworth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ellesworth lands a knee to the body.
#T3#
Unknown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ellesworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth lands a good knee to the midsection. Unknown won't want to take too many of those.
Ellesworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unknown.
Ellesworth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ellesworth stalling in the clinch.
Ellesworth connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Ellesworth.
Unknown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ellesworth crunches a lovely knee into Unknown's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellesworth obliges.
Unknown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ellesworth dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ellesworth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ellesworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ellesworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ellesworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Ellesworth lands a knee to the body.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gladiator Unknown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ellesworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Unknown being controlled against the cage.
Ellesworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth stalling.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unknown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Ellesworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ellesworth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Ellesworth!
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Event:
FFA 13: Khan vs Jackson
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Unknown gets a clinch.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lovelair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unknown avoids it.
Lovelair takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Disyphlan Lovelair has been cut.#TD2#
Unknown drags the fight down to the ground.
Unknown is looking to stand up but Lovelair isn't so interested in that idea.
Unknown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Unknown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lovelair has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Lovelair from controlling successfully.
Unknown trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovelair throws a big elbow that misses.
Unknown wants to sweep here but Lovelair controlling him for the moment.
Unknown is controlling Lovelair's posture.#T1#
Unknown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lovelair's guard. #REVB#
Unknown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lovelair is keeping the position for now.
Lovelair definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Unknown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Unknown has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Unknown might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Unknown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unknown throws a big right hand that misses.
Unknown showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Unknown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Unknown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lovelair is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Unknown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Unknown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lovelair after a bit of a struggle.
Lovelair throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Unknown blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but Unknown blocks with his arms.
Unknown cracks Lovelair with a nice body shot.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but Lovelair has him pressed against the cage.
Disyphlan Lovelair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gladiator Unknown.
Lovelair struggles to land a body shot inside as Unknown controls his hands.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Lovelair lands with a right to the head.
Lovelair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unknown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lovelair is keeping busy.
Unknown scores with a shot to the side of Lovelair's head.
Unknown wants to take the fight to the mat but Lovelair manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lovelair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Unknown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lovelair pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lovelair can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Unknown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Unknown tries to work over Lovelair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovelair throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Unknown blocks it with crossed arms.
Unknown tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Lovelair gets underhooks to prevent Unknown's takedown attempt.
Unknown looks winded!
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unknown avoids it.
Lovelair swings wildly with an uppercut but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lovelair connects with a nasty looking knee right to Unknown's face.
Unknown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovelair tries a body shot but Unknown blocks it.
Unknown misses with a punch on the inside.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but Unknown blocks it.
Lovelair misses with a knee strike.
Lovelair has a couple of punches blocked by Unknown.
Lovelair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Unknown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lovelair blocks an uppercut.
Unknown lands with a right to the head.
Unknown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Unknown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but Unknown blocks with his arms.
Unknown is trying to force a seperation but Lovelair has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Disyphlan Lovelair will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Disyphlan Lovelair's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Unknown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lovelair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Lovelair swings wildly with an uppercut but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lovelair crunches a lovely knee into Unknown's ribcage.
Lovelair has Unknown pressed against the cage, preventing Unknown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Unknown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Unknown keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Lovelair has closed the distance and engaged Unknown in a clinch.
Disyphlan Lovelair has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lovelair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lovelair throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Unknown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Unknown circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Unknown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Unknown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lovelair just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovelair tries to land knees in the clinch but Unknown avoids the damage to the body.
Lovelair pushes Unknown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Unknown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lovelair scores with a shoulder strike.
Unknown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lovelair walks away with a smile on his face. Unknown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Disyphlan Lovelair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gladiator Unknown.#CL#
Lovelair moves into the clinch successfully.
Lovelair lands a right hand that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Lovelair prevents Unknown from breaking the clinch.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Unknown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lovelair as Unknown tries to tie him up.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unknown has had enough of the clinch but Lovelair keeps him there for the moment.
Unknown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lovelair prevents it.
Unknown is breathing heavily.
Lovelair with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Unknown is looking to control Lovelair's arms but Lovelair gets an underhook and turns him. Now Unknown has his back to the cage.
Unknown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Lovelair throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Unknown blocks it with crossed arms.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Lovelair holds him up against the cage and eventually Unknown drops back down to his feet.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but Unknown blocks it.
Lovelair misses with a body punch.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Unknown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Unknown working hard to break the clinch.
Lovelair lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unknown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lovelair walks away with a smile on his face. Unknown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Disyphlan Lovelair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Lovelair clinches up against the cage.
Unknown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lovelair is defending well for now.
Unknown wants to break free but Lovelair has control.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lovelair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Unknown is trying to push Lovelair away but Lovelair has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lovelair landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Lovelair lands with a right to the head.
Lovelair looking to throw knees to the head but Unknown is blocking nicely.
Unknown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lovelair scores with a shot to the side of Unknown's head.
Lovelair lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Unknown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lovelair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lovelair landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lovelair cracks Unknown with a nice body shot.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unknown blocks a body shot from Lovelair.
Lovelair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unknown can do to turn this around?
Unknown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lovelair lands with a light punch inside.
Lovelair blocks an uppercut.
Lovelair can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
#T4#
Unknown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovelair lands a right hand.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but Lovelair has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unknown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lovelair pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lovelair misses with a knee strike.
Lovelair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unknowns head.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but Unknown blocks it.
Unknown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lovelair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Lovelair lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Unknown tries to throw a body punch but Lovelair avoids it by throwing Unknown back against the cage.
Lovelair scores with a knee to the head.
Lovelair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unknown.
Lovelair tries to land knees in the clinch but Unknown avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Unknown breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Disyphlan Lovelair dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Disyphlan Lovelair's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Lovelair moves into the clinch.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but Unknown blocks it.
#BC2#
Unknown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lovelair pushes Unknown up against the cage in a clinch.
Unknown blocks a body shot from Lovelair.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but Unknown blocks it.
Lovelair misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Unknown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike.
Lovelair misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Unknown breaks the clinch.
Unknown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lovelair swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Unknown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Unknown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lovelair after a bit of a struggle.
Unknown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lovelair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovelair. #T1#
A body shot lands from Lovelair.
Lovelair presses Unknown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Unknown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unknown avoids it.
Unknown gets through Lovelair's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lovelair misses with a knee strike.
Lovelair keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Unknown's efforts to push away.
Unknown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lovelair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lovelair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lovelair throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Unknown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unknown misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Lovelair. #T2#
Lovelair is looking to clinch but Unknown is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Unknown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lovelair trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Unknown fails to land.
Unknown wants a takedown.
Disyphlan Lovelair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gladiator Unknown.
Unknown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lovelair backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unknown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Unknown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Lovelair holds him up against the cage and eventually Unknown drops back down to his feet.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but Unknown blocks with his arms.
Lovelair landing knees to the head.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but Unknown blocks it.
Lovelair tries to land knees in the clinch but Unknown avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Lovelair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Unknown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Unknown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lovelair gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lovelair landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but Unknown blocks with his arms.
Unknown is trying to maintain a safe position but Lovelair gets an underhook and turns Unknown into the cage.
Unknown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Unknown throws a punch but it's blocked by Lovelair.
Lovelair misses with a knee strike.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Unknown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lovelair pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lovelair.
Lovelair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Unknown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lovelair lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
A short left from Lovelair.
Lovelair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lovelair throws a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown scores with a hook to the body.
A knee to the head by Lovelair.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unknown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lovelair after a bit of a struggle.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gladiator Unknown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lovelair lands with a right to the head.
Lovelair throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Unknown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lovelair prevents it.
Lovelair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lovelair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Disyphlan Lovelair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lovelair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Disyphlan Lovelair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lovelair, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Disyphlan Lovelair!
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